change_order_status · Sevdesk MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What change_order_status does on Sevdesk

AI agents use change_order_status to create or update resources in Sevdesk — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Sevdesk environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why change_order_status needs a policy

Changing an order's status is a reversible modification to existing data (a status can typically be changed again), placing it in the Write category. However, depending on the status transition (e.g., cancelling or finalizing an order), it could have downstream financial implications.

From the tool's definition 'Change order status in sevdesk' — modifies the status of an existing order

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

change_order_status Rate-limited

change_order_status stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "change_order_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "change_order_status_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about change_order_status

What does the change_order_status tool do? +

Change order status in sevdesk. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sevdesk MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on change_order_status? +

Register the Sevdesk MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for change_order_status: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Sevdesk. Nothing to install.

What risk level is change_order_status? +

change_order_status is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit change_order_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the change_order_status rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block change_order_status completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for change_order_status. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides change_order_status? +

change_order_status is provided by the Sevdesk MCP server (codestra/sevdesk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.